[Effect of plasma radiofrequency ablation on obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome].

OBJECTIVE: It was aimed to investigate the effect of plasma radiofrequency ablation on obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome. METHOD: Fifty-four patients with OSAHS were treated with plasma radiofrequency ablation on soft palate, tonsil, uvula and root of tongue in light of needs. RESULT: All these cases were reevaluated with PSG by the end of postoperative period lasted for three month. Among them, 6 were cured, 24 had significant therapeutic effect, 19 had effective outcome, and 5 had no effective, with a total effective rate of 90.74%. No serious complications occurred. CONCLUSION: This method was safe and effective, and patients had mild lesion, less bleeding, less painful and the advantages of simple operation.